Evaluation of the IBUS index of suspicion in ultrasound detection of breast malignancy

Aim: Results of breast ultrasound examinations were analysed implementing the IBUS index of suspicion for evaluation of the findings ultrasonically positive for malignancy. Materials and methods: A sample of 396 women undergoing 428 examinations in the Ultrasound Diagnostic Service in Rijeka, Croatia in 2007 was analysed. Results: Among them there were 7 women (1.77%) having the IBUS index of suspicion IV (lesions suspicious for carcinoma, displaying one or two malignant criteria) and 5 women (1.26%) having the IBUS index of suspicion V (lesions highly suspicious for carcinoma, with more than two malignant crite…